The Tumor Types Treated in the Earliest Years of Proton

question 14

Multiple Choice

The tumor types treated in the earliest years of proton therapy included those in or near which of the following? (Select two.)

• A) Eye
• B) Spine
• C) Brain
• D) Liver

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Broca's Aphasia

A condition resulting from damage to a specific area of the brain (Broca's area), leading to difficulty in speech production and writing but with preserved comprehension.

Speech

The expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds, or the faculty of expressing thoughts and feelings by spoken sounds.

Left Frontal Lobe

A region of the brain associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher-level cognition, and expressive language.